Meet Mulan at Epcot's China Pavilion (Where and When to Find Her)

Mulan can be a difficult character to find at Walt Disney World. However, she meets daily in Epcot’s World Showcase, which is typically the only place you’ll find her in the theme parks. Unfortunately, she is not part of character dining or any parades.

Below, we’ll discuss where and when to find Mulan during your Walt Disney World vacation. We’ll preview location specifics, photos of Mulan, and her character autograph. Like many other characters at Disney World, you can expect a long wait. Mulan’s meet-and-greet is popular.

Mulan meets daily in the China Pavilion of Epcot’s World Showcase. Her location is listed as being in the Great Hall of China. As of this update, you can usually find her here. However, occasionally, she also meets in the gardens of China, surrounding the replica of the Temple of Heaven. So we’ll preview both locations below so you’ll know exactly where to look for her.

We visit the parks regularly and physically walk through these character meets to provide you with the most up-to-date information possible. As always, our best advice is to check the My Disney Experience app on the day of your visit for a character’s exact times and location. If you have difficulty finding a character, the best cast members to ask are the ones wearing blue shirts at another meet-and-greet. These cast members work with characters and, from our experience, can provide the most accurate information.

Mulan poses for a photo at Epcot's China Pavilion — Mulan meets in the China Pavilion at Epcot.

Epcot’s China Pavilion is home to Mulan’s meet-and-greet. China sits between the Norway Pavilion and the Germany Pavilion. While you’re in the area, you might also meet Anna and Elsa at the Royal Sommerhus and Snow White in Germany by her wishing well.

In the past, Mulan met guests near the water garden paths near the Temple of Heaven replica. If she meets in this area, her line forms behind the signage for the Nikon photo spot. Below is a photo of the line to give you an idea. As you can see, a number of guests are waiting to meet her.

a long line of guests wait to meet Mulan — Guests are waiting to meet Mulan.

I joined the queue to meet Mulan on this visit at 2:59 p.m. Unfortunately, the line was about to close. So, no other guests were allowed to join after me. I met Mulan at 3:18 p.m. Overall, it took approximately 20 minutes to meet Mulan this afternoon. Her meet-and-greet times are listed as follows:

11:15 a.m.
12:25 p.m.
2:20 p.m.
3:30 p.m.

If you’ve previously read any of our character articles, you know we emphasize the importance of checking the My Disney Experience app on the day of your visit. You’ll want to check for the character’s exact timing and location. It’s also essential to get in line before the listed start time of the meet-and-greet. Cast members will cut the line as in the instance above when a long line forms. This saying applies to character meet-and-greets: “If you’re early, you’re on time. And if you’re on time, you’re probably late.”

How to Locate Characters in the My Disney Experience App

Open the My Disney Experience app and select the pin drop at the bottom of the home screen.
Scroll (left to right) through the icons at the top of the screen and select “Characters.”
After selecting characters, use the locations drop down to select the park of your choice.
Then, on the bottom right of the screen, select “Show List.”
Scroll through the list of characters with their times and locations.

As an alternative, you can use the map view to locate characters.

*As the day passes, you might notice that characters disappear from the app. When their last scheduled time passes, the meet-and-greet automatically disappears. A new schedule won’t be loaded until the following day. It is essential to check the app for meet-and-greets on the day of your visit.

Learn More: Complete Screenshot Tutorial for Locating Characters at Disney World

Mulan usually meets for approximately 30 minutes before taking a break. However, the time between breaks is usually shorter in the summer months. When this meet-and-greet is held outdoors, the majority of the line is in direct sunlight, meaning the heat can get pretty intense.

Mulan in her dress — Mulan poses for a photo.

Mulan meets in her full Chinese Hanfu dress, which is a beautiful costume. She is a talking character and signs autographs. She enjoys talking about Mushu and Kahn, her horse. You may want to mention talking points with children in advance. Characters remain in their roles and do not deviate.

Mulan signs her autograph — Mulan is an autograph-signing character.

A PhotoPass photographer is usually present to take your photo at this meet-and-greet. If you didn’t purchase the Memory Maker, you could ask if they’ll take a family photo with your device.

Here is a look at her character autograph.

a close up of Mulan's signature — Mulan’s Character Autograph

Each character has a unique signature, and they are fun to collect. You can purchase an autograph book in the parks. They usually run between $10.00 and $15.00. Or, if you’re on a budget, you can purchase a small notebook to bring with you. Don’t forget to bring a pen or Sharpie marker!

As of late, Epcot has been meeting inside the Great Hall of China outside the theater where Reflections of China is held. Below is a photo of guests walking toward the entrance.

This is a much more reasonable spot to meet with Mulan because it’s indoors in an air-conditioned space. They have a queue set up inside. You might notice the cast member wearing a blue shirt in the photo below. Cast members in this uniform specifically work with characters.

guests waiting inside China's Pavilion to meet Mulan — Indoor Queue to meet Mulan

When it was my turn, I asked the cast member attending the meet if this was the best place to find Mulan. He said it was much easier for everyone to be inside than out in the sun. Most will agree this is an excellent location for guests and cast members. Here are a few photos.

Mulan poses for a photo while she meets in an interior location.

Mulan poses with hands folded. — Mulan meeting inside the Great Hall of China at Epcot.

For more places to meet Disney princesses at Epcot, you might try Akershus Royal Banquet Hall for Princess Fairytale Hall Dining. There, you can find Cinderella, Aurora, Ariel, Snow White, and Belle. Princess Aurora and Belle also meet in the France Pavilion, and Princess Jasmine meets in Morocco. Or you might like some of these other character meets at Epcot:

You might also meet Mulan at Magic Kingdom. She meets on the side porch of Town Square Theater.

In the Comments

Do you plan to meet Mulan on your next visit to Epcot? Is she one of your favorite characters? We would love to hear from you and can answer any questions based on our experiences. Let us know in the comments below.